“Eternity Shield”
“The Lord is my strength and my shield;
My heart trusts and I am helped.”
Psalm 28:7
This is the verse that inspires me so much on this piece. So the cross is made up of four shields and encircled by the eternity circle of protection. This represents the protection that Lord has promises us. The shield is done in orange, golden, and green colors and again accented by 23k gold.
Acrylic, gouache, ink
23k gold leaf on watercolor paper
Copyright KJ Ward, 2008″
The halo is beautiful with shades of a light burnt orange tones with 23kt gold that line spins within it and makes arch shapes.
A beautiful piece inspired by the work of the ancient manuscripts. The letter is inlayed with 23k gold and has spirals and knots throughout.
I had just finished reading one of those great books about Henry VIII England so I was really in the mood for knots and crowns.
“Trust” This piece was painted in a deep Irish green. The large knotwork cross in the middle was done with a very bold gold leaf. The background directly behind the cross was painted with a striking lighter green to make the image of the cross “pop”. One of my favorite Bible verses is illuminated in […]
